Sample Degree Pathway for Bachelor of Nursing to Ph.D. - Full-time
This five-year program is 69 credits.
Year 1
Fall
Spring
Summer
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | |
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (online) | 3 | |
| TBD | Cognate Course 1 (based on student choice with advisor input) | 3 |
Year 2
Fall
Spring
Summer
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | |
| TBD | Cognate Course 2 (based on student choice with advisor input) | 3
|
Year 3
Fall
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | |
| Curriculum and Teaching in Nursing | 3 | |
| TBD | Cognate Course 3 (based on student choice with advisor input) | 3 |
| TBD | Ph.D. Seminar: Dissertation Preparation | 1
|
Spring*
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | |
| Mentored Research Experience | 3 | |
| TBD | Ph.D. Seminar: Dissertation Preparation | 1
|
Year 4
Fall
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | |
Doctoral Dissertation (proposal to be completed) | 3 | |
| TBD | Ph.D. Seminar: Dissertation | 1
|
Spring
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | |
Doctoral Dissertation | 3 | |
Year 5
Fall
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | |
| NURS.7530 | Doctoral Dissertation | 3 |
Spring
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | |
| NURS.7530 | Doctoral Dissertation | 3 |
*Qualifying Exams occur during this semester.
Total Credits = 69
Last updated: 6/15/20